14 Makeup Lovers Who Tried to Recreate Famous Looks and Left Us in Awe
Curiosities
05/05/2022

Popular movies serve as an endless source of inspiration for many people. While some of us try to recreate the costumes and haircuts of our favorite characters, others try to transform into screen heroes with the help of makeup. Neytiri, Harley Quinn, Morticia Addams, Maleficent, and other movie characters inspired the heroes of our article to take their brushes and beauty products and create magic on their faces.
We at Bright Side came across these 14 talented makeup artists who attempted to recreate famous looks from movies and nailed it.
1. “Avatar: Neytiri Halloween makeup”
The makeup from Avatar, 2009
2. “I tried ombre lips and asymmetrical colors for a Harley Quinn look to match my hair.”
The makeup from Suicide Squad, 2016
3. “I had a go at Maleficent.”
The makeup from Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, 2019
4. “Princess Jasmine”
The makeup from Aladdin, 1992
5. “Wonder Woman Halloween makeup!”
The makeup from Wonder Woman 1984, 2020
6. “My favorite Cruella 2021 look. Glam punk with a touch of Marie Antoinette.”
The makeup from Cruella, 2021
7. “Makeup test for Edward Scissorhands”
The makeup from Edward Scissorhands, 1990
8. “Morticia Addams test looks for Halloween party”
The makeup from Addams Family Values, 1993
9. “White Queen from Alice in Wonderland for my stage makeup class”
The makeup from Alice in Wonderland, 2010
10. “I got X-Men fever! Presenting my comic book style Mystique.”
The makeup from Dark Phoenix, 2019
11. “Practicing my costume, Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy.”
The makeup from Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014
12. “Black Widow”
The makeup from The Avengers, 2012
13. “Tomb Raider/Lara Croft”
The makeup from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 2001
14. “Bella Swan cosplay makeup before/after”
The makeup from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2, 2012
Which of these makeup artists managed to recreate the inspirational look in the most accurate way, in your opinion?
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